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Education

STARTS: Simulation Teaching Academic and Research Training Session

Administrator:
STAR Team members
E-mail course administrator
Facilitators:

Donamarie N-Wilfong, DNP, RN
Lawrence O'Leary, BA
Joshua D. Franczyk, AT

Anthony Cuda, NREMTP


STARTS CLASS: Simulation Teaching Academic and Research Training Session (STARTS)

This class is designed for STAR users in need of simulation training prior to teaching in the STAR Center. In this course, participants are exposed to various types of simulators, task trainers, software and equipment and instructed in the appropriate usage of each. Depending on the needs of the class, class times range from 1 hour to 2 hours per topic.

Topics include review of the software/equipment and hands-on demonstration/practice of the following STAR simulators and task trainers:

  • Laerdal SimMan 3G
  • Laerdal SimMan
  • Laerdal Nursing Anne VitalSim Advanced, ALS Simulator and MegaCode Kid
  • Laerdal SimNewB
  • Gaumard Birthing Noelle
  • Task Trainers
    • Harvey The Cardiopulmonary Patient Simulator
    • Laerdal 12-Lead Task Trainer
    • Laerdal Blood Pressure Trainer
    • Laerdal Virtual I.V. Trainer (Adult and Infant)
    • Laerdal VitalSim Arrhythmia Trainer
    • Laerdal VitalSim Sounds Trainer
    • Limbs and Things PROMPT Birthing Simulator

Learning Objectives

  • Define what simulation is and how it can be integrated into clinical teaching.
  • Demonstrate how to use the STAR simulators, task trainers and equipment, including how to use pre-programmed scenarios.
  • Demonstrate the ability to operate the STAR simulators, task trainers, and equipment.
  • Identify the forms required to request and conduct a simulation session.

Audience

  • Healthcare instructors new to simulation
  • STAR Center instructors in need of a review of simulation
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